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Sri Nagar, The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the families of each of those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday.
Making the announcement, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in a post on X, “Deeply shocked and anguished by the despicable terrorist attack in Pahalgam yesterday- This barbaric and senseless act of brutality against innocent civilians has no place in our society. We condemn it in the strongest possible terms- We mourn the precious lives lost.”
The chief minister said no amount of money can ever compensate for the loss of loved ones] but as a mark of support and solidarity] the J&K government announces an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the deceased.
The chief minister also announced Rs 2 lakh for those seriously injured] and Rs 1 lakh for those with minor injuries.
All arrangements have been made to transport of the mortal remains of the deceased back to their homes in a dignified manner, Abdullah said.
“The injured are being provided the best medical care- Our hearts go out to the bereaved families- We share in your grief and stand by you in this dark hour,” Abdullah said.
Terrorists struck at a prime tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people, mostly tourists, and injuring several others- The deceased included two foreigners && from the UAE and Nepal && and two locals.
“Terror will never break our resolve- We will not rest until those behind this barbarity are brought to justic” the chief minister said.
